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By Colleen Pospishil, Pickerington Public Library Community Services Coordinator

In this issue, Pickerington Magazine salutes education – and no discussion about education in the Pickerington community is complete without the Pickerington Public Library!

Fire Bubbles and Exploding Toothpaste: More Unforgettable Experiments That Make Science Fun

By Steve Spangler

Push the limits of your inner mad scientist! These science experiments fizz, bubble, pop, smoke, erupt, move, change temperature and sometimes produce unexpected results. Out of the clear blue, you’ll make a new discovery, and that’s an amazing feeling!

The Werewolf Book: The Encyclopedia of ShapeShifting Beings (Second Edition)

By Brad Steiger

When darkness reigns and the full moon glows … Take a tour through the ages of monsters with the most amazing camouflage capabilities – they hide among us! This encyclopedia covers 140,000 years of legend, mythology and fact.

Math for Grownups

By Laura Laing

Ever wish you had paid more attention in math class? Here you get an adult refresher with real-life examples that you will understand and be able to use. From figuring out sales tax and converting calories into cardio time to resizing recipes and helping your kids with their fraction homework, math will stop being scary and start being useful.

Decoding Gardening Advice: The Science Behind the 100 Most Common Recommendations

By Jeff Gillman and Meleah Maynard

How many of your prized plants have fallen victim to bad advice? This goodhumored, evidence-based book offers the definitive gardening dos and don’ts and the reasons why in clear, straightforward answers that you have been looking for.

The Urban Biking Handbook

By Charles Haine

The DIY guide to building, rebuilding, tinkering with and repairing your bicycle for city living. Learn the basics of how to pick out a good new or used bicycle. Learn the tools you need to fix it up and maintain it. Great pictures and tutorials.

Get the Most From Your Digital Camera (Third

By Simon Joinson

Edition)

The digital camera opens up new creative worlds that can turn anyone from a snapper into a photographer. With no film to waste and a screen to check your results, you have no excuse not to start taking better pictures! Understand how to use all those modes and menus to get the best possible picture every time, too.